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Midland, GA 31820 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 31820
Report Date: May 2026
Market Temperature: HOT
Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
180 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
52
Active Listings
12
Sold Properties
40

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$392,500
Median Sold Price
$369,900
Median Price per Sqft
$150/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,200

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.95%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
395
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Midland, GA, are averaging approximately 6.47%, reflecting a stable market environment for property owners in this area.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The neighborhood's representative recent sale level is $369,900 for median sold price, which anchors market value and suggests realized transaction prices are notably below asking levels where the median listing price is $392,500; this gap may indicate pricing friction between seller expectations and closed transactions.

  2. Market liquidity appears muted with a median days on market of 395, which signals slower sales velocity even though the marketTemperature is reported as hot; slower turnover despite a hot market suggests more time is required to convert listings into closed sales in current conditions.

  3. Rental fundamentals are strengthening with a median market rent of $2,200 and rent year-over-year trend marked as up, supporting buy-to-rent economics in the area; rising rents may attract investor interest alongside sustained occupancy demand.

  4. Interest rate pressure is elevated while local 30-year fixed mortgage rates are reported around 6.47%, which, combined with a median price per square foot of $150, creates a higher carrying-cost environment that may constrain price acceleration despite the reported price year-over-year trend being up.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

131 Old Gate Rd, Midland, GA 31820
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds
6 baths
5,058 sqft
$1,225,000
Dec 1, 2025
$242/sqft/sqft
252 days on market
5110 Midland Trce, Midland, GA 31820
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds
5 baths
5,934 sqft
$700,000
Jan 1, 2026
$118/sqft/sqft
8139 Saddlehorn Dr, Midland, GA 31820
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds
4 baths
2,973 sqft
$552,000
Nov 1, 2025
$186/sqft/sqft
223 days on market
239 Day Lake Dr, Midland, GA 31820
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
2 baths
2,578 sqft
$387,000
Nov 1, 2025
$150/sqft/sqft
257 days on market
7133 Tall Pine Ct, Midland, GA 31820
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
2 baths
3,032 sqft
$380,000
Jan 1, 2026
$125/sqft/sqft
255 days on market
6606 Widgeon Dr, Midland, GA 31820
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
3 baths
2,759 sqft
$379,900
Jan 1, 2026
$138/sqft/sqft
8 Wedgewood Ct, Midland, GA 31820
Value

Sold below market average

4 beds
3 baths
2,587 sqft
$202,000
Nov 1, 2025
$78/sqft/sqft
8515 Birdie Dr, Midland, GA 31820
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds
3 baths
2,500 sqft
$195,000
Jan 1, 2026
$78/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$32/mo
31820 Avg Rent
31820 Cost to Own
Rent$2,200
Own$2,232

20% down, 6.3% rate, 0.9% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

31820 Avg nightly rate
31820 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$268/night
Occupancy167 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 5/1/2026

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